How long do planning decisions take near Hambleton?

The average planning decision time near Hambleton is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Hambleton?

The planning approval rate near Hambleton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hambleton?

The most common type of planning application near Hambleton is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hambleton?

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Hambleton, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hambleton, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hambleton are administered by Wyre Borough Council. View the full Wyre Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hambleton

Hambleton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Lancashire, nestled on the Fylde coastal plain east of the River Wyre. It lies approximately 3 miles northeast of Poulton-le-Fylde and 7 miles from the popular seaside resort of Blackpool. The parish's population grew from 2,678 in 2001 to 2,744 in 2011, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Population: 2,937 (2021)

District: Wyre

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £274,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wyre
Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
LSOA: Wyre 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hambleton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hambleton.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hambleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Hambleton in Lancashire

Property prices in Hambleton show an average sale price of £274,990, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hambleton a particularly low-crime area.

Hambleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hambleton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wyre Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary; 6 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Morecambe Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Hambleton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hambleton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hambleton.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Hambleton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hambleton were discharge of conditions (1), advertising consent (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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